Flight Operations Mechanic

Flight Operations Mechanic

Company:

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking experienced Flight Operations Mechanics to join our team in Patuxent River, MD. Flight encompasses all of the duties of the following job classifications: Inspector Aircraft, Mechanic Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanic Flight.

Position Responsibilities:

• Inspect the calibration, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and modification of electronic test equipment used exclusively by production and at times may be required to inspect the calibration, adjustment, trouble-shooting, repair and modification of other electronic test equipment as directed

• Perform activities prior to flight status and final inspection and daily maintenance of completed experimental aircraft or major modification to experimental aircraft

• Inspect and/or perform bench and flight line operational checkout and inspect, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of electrical and electronic systems

• Fabricate parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures

• Perform aircraft flight line operational checkout, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system

• Install or replace instruments such as fuel quantity, rate of climb and oil pressure indicators

• Install, repair, and replace tanks, power plants, generators, and aircraft engines

• Perform operational checkout of hydraulic systems and mechanical systems

• Fabricate, adjust, trouble shoot, repair and modify electronic test equipment

• Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons

• Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight

• Install adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies

• Operate engines during run-ups and troubleshoot when needed

• Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles

• Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions

• Modify aircraft components or aircraft support equipment

• Install or replace reservoirs, etc. and repair leaks

• Inspect explosive and armament installations

• Install and load ejection seats and guns

• Perform engine buildup as assigned

• Maintain aircraft historical records

• Perform composite repairs

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience performing military aircraft maintenance activities

• 1+ years of experience in a military or commercial aircraft environment

• Military fighter or commercial aircraft maintenance experience

• Current and valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Aircraft electrical/electronic experience

• Airframes/structural repair experience

Additional Information:

• The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.

• This is an hourly position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement.

• New Hires, as well as employees who transfer from non-union positions, may be required to attend some type of training upon their start. Once any required training has been completed all new employees will be considered on probation for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required training and the probationary period.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Shift:

·         This position requires candidates to work any shift depending on business needs

Relocation:

·         This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility

Employee Referral:

·         Referral to this job is eligible for bonus

Typical Education / Experience: